Brent Kennedy Elementary School

Parent and Family Weekly Update 

January 27-31 2025 

As we head into the last week of January, we can reflect back on a great month that kicked off the New Year. From classroom achievements to winter activities, we’ve seen our school community come together in a variety of ways this month. 

This final week of January will bring more winter activity outings for our primary classes including skating and XC Skiing. So far we've had perfect weather for skiing! Big thanks to the NDCC and to Nelson Nordic Ski Club for their support in providing wonderful school programming for our kids! 

Congratulations to our grade 5/6 volleyball teams, and their coach Mr. McRann, who travelled to Hume Elementary School on Friday for a playday against South Nelson and Winlaw Elementary school. There were 31 teams in attendance at the playday and our Brent Kennedy players were all shining stars!

Have a great week! 

Announcements for Parents

• All parents are invited to participate in the Student Learning Survey for parents : https://www.awinfosys.com/SurveyFull1/central/main/access.asp

• If your child is attending downhill skiing at Whitewater ski hill Please send your payment for outdoor activities via think link : https://bkes.sd8.bc.ca/pay
  
  • If you require assistance paying for outdoor activities, please let Danielle know.
• Thanks to all the parents who have completed the volunteer application packages! Please remember that BOTH the CRC and the volunteer application must be completed and turned into the office. Parent Volunteer Information Page
• The deadline for student transfer is March 31 2025. Please find the NEW registration and transfer forms here on the district website : Registration and Transfer

Announcements for Students

• Beading club every Wednesday at lunch recess with Ms. Camryn in the portable. All are welcome to come for beading lessons and creative projects!

• Remember to get your bus pass before the end of the day! 

Still Out There: 

• Please note the parent volunteer information listed below. All parents who volunteer in the school or classroom are required to please complete the application process annually. Completed applications and Criminal Record Checks (CRC) are kept in the office. Teachers are notified when a parent in their class completes the required application and CRC for volunteering. Please let us know if you have any questions or need assistance with this process.
• Parent Volunteer Information : Parent Volunteer Information Page
  
  • AP 2303 : Volunteers
  • If you are attending class trips or are a parent volunteer in another capacity within the school, please complete the requirements found on the website and turn forms into the school office. Thank you! (Forms must be completed in full, to have the application accepted).
  • All Parent Volunteer Packages and Criminal Record Checks (CRC) must be completed ANNUALLY.
  • If you volunteer at two schools, only one Application and CRC needs to be completed for both. 
• When you contact the School office via phone or email, or send a note with your child, please be as detailed as possible and include: 
  
  • Students First and Last name
  • Homeroom teacher
  • Name of bus route (if applicable) 
  • Any other details pertaining to your question or request. THANK YOU!
  • If you have arranged an alternate pickup arrangement for the day, please let your child’s teacher know. 
• Please remind your child to keep their cell phone or other device either at home or zipped up in their backpack for the duration of the school day. Please see the bottom of page 2/ top of page 3 of the Brent Kennedy Elementary School Code of Conduct for more information on cell phones at school. 

This Week and Coming Up:

January 27 : West Coast Seeds fundraiser begins

February 7 : Bingo and silent auction night (donations currently being accepted for the auction!)

Ms. Klassen

Principal

Brent Kennedy Elementary School